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Climates have changed throughout Earth's history and will continue to change indefinitely. While some changes are brief, lasting only a few decades, others can plunge much of the planet into an icy wasteland or a steaming tropical jungle for hundreds, thousands, or even millions of years. Many factors contribute to both short- and long-term changes within the atmosphere, and scientists continue to study the agents that impact the changing conditions of Earth's climate. Changing Climates helps readers gain a better understanding of climate and the global warming issue by explaining how the atmosphere works, how and why climates have changed in the past, and the consequences of climate change.

As the world's population approaches seven billion people, some fear that Earth's citizens face a catastrophic food crisis in the near future. This title explores the problem of world hunger, how experts propose to cure this problem, and what booming population growth means for the future of food

With almost seven billion people occupying Earth, many believe that the world is on the brink of an environmental crisis and catastrophic shortfall of natural resources. As the population continues to swell, scientists and governments all over the world are grappling with questions and concerns. Environment and Natural Resources addresses the problems of overpopulation, adequate land for an ever-increasing agricultural demand, the effects climate change has on the environment, resources, and humankind, the availability of fresh water, and whether the planet's natural endowment is doomed to destruction.

How many is too many? In regard to the human population, people have been asking this question for centuries. The current world population is approaching seven billion people. At the current 1.2 per cent rate of annual increase, the population will reach a whopping 9.5 billion people by 2050. The Human Population explores whether this statistical information is cause for alarm, examining the issues of feeding such a population, sustaining natural resources, having enough living space, and other necessities for a comfortable life on Earth. Is the world suffering from a terrible population explo

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction: A Global Community -- 1: Introduction to Terrorism -- 2: A Global Age of Terrorism -- 3: Suicide Bombers -- 4: Terrorism and Political Ideologies -- 5: Militant Islam -- 6: Security -- 7: The Future of Terrorism -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further Resources -- Picture Credits -- Index -- About the Author -- About the Editor.

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction: A Global Community -- 1: Why Should We Investigate Human Rights? -- 2: What Are Human Rights? -- 3: Where Do Human Rights Come From? -- 4: What is the History of Human Rights? -- Human Rights of Aboriginal People -- Human Rights of Women -- Human Rights of Other Minorities -- What Human Rights Issues Face People Today? -- The Future of Human Rights -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further Resources -- Picture Credits -- Index -- About the Author -- About the Contributor.